The Brothers Karamazov Lesson Plan

The Book Was Better

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students will watch and respond to a film adaptation of the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.7

Structure:

The Brothers Karamazov has been adapted to film numerous times, as far back as 1921 and as recently as 2013. The novel's Wikipedia article lists notable adaptations:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brothers_Karamazov#Adaptations

Students will then prepare a presentation to show their findings, which they will deliver in front of the class. This should specific examples that demonstrate the differences between the two works. Groups should focus on...